Scholarship
Assistance
Henrico Education Foundation is strongly committed to assisting students as they continue their education beyond high school.
2021 Scholarship Applications
Number of Scholarships offered: One.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: Senior planning to pursue a program of study that will lead to a career in criminal justice and law enforcement (police officers, detectives, special agents); pursuing college ROTC with plans for a military career; nursing; forensic science: fire science; emergency service (EMT, EMS, paramedic)
Scholarship Amount: $1,200
Application Due Date: 4:30pm, Friday, April 2, 2021
Mail Application to:
Henrico Education Foundation, Inc.
ATTN: Scholarship Administrator
8401 Patterson Avenue, Suite 203
Henrico, VA 23229
Number of Scholarships offered: One - Tucker High School only.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: Tucker High School senior nominated by the counseling department.
Scholarship Amount: $1,500
Please contact the Tucker High School Counseling Department for more information - 804-527-4606
Number of Scholarships offered: One. Each high school may submit one candidate.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: Virginia teaching license in math, science, exceptional education, or ESL.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the due date from the School Counseling Department.
Submit Application to: School Counseling Department
Number of Scholarships offered: Multiple scholarships may be awarded.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: Senior of Highland Springs High School with financial need, planning to pursue field of study or training beyond high school in a program that will lead to a service profession such as teacher, policeman, fireman, emergency service, medical profession etc.
Scholarship Amount: $1,200
Application Due Date: 4:30pm, Friday, April 9, 2021
Mail Application to:
Henrico Education Foundation, Inc.
ATTN: Scholarship Administrator
8401 Patterson Avenue, Suite 203
Henrico, VA 23229
Number of Scholarships offered: One.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: Senior who attended Kaechele Elementary School for at least one year.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: 4:30pm, Friday, April 2, 2021
Mail Application to:
Henrico Education Foundation, Inc.
ATTN: Scholarship Administrator
8401 Patterson Avenue, Suite 203
Henrico, VA 23229
Number of Scholarships offered: One - Deep Run High School only.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: DRHS senior with 3 years scholastic or extra-curricular participation in Arts or Technology programs.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the due date from the School Counseling Department.
Submit Application to: School Counseling Department
Number of Scholarships offered: One.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: Senior attending college who completed Moody International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: 4:30pm, Friday, April 2, 2021
Mail Application to:
Henrico Education Foundation, Inc.
ATTN: Scholarship Administrator
8401 Patterson Avenue, Suite 203
Henrico, VA 23229
Number of Scholarships offered: One.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: Need-based scholarship for students of Hispanic heritage. This scholarship is school counselor nominated.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Please contact your high school counseling department for more information.
Number of Scholarships offered: One.
Focus/Eligibility Areas: Senior attending college with a focus on Literacy or Library Services.
Scholarship Amount: $1,000
Application Due Date: It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the due date from the School Counseling Department.
Submit Application to: Applications should be submitted to the School Counseling Department by the date designated
by the school.
2020 Scholarship Winners
Winner Jenna Stern; Hermitage High
Fall Plans: College of Charleston to study Accounting
“In high school, the Hermitage library was the place I felt the happiest. I could talk to the librarians about new books, life and special moments….I’m lucky to have been involved with HCPS libraries from elementary to high school. The librarians are so passionate….They have inspired me to find joy in reading….”
Winner Marcara Wright; Henrico High
Fall Plans: George Mason University to study Nursing
“Nursing will provide me the opportunity to help the homeless and international refugees. I successfully completed a nurses’ aide program and my Certified Nursing Aide license in August 2019. I have done everything I can at my age to learn about medicine and to prepare for my future.”
Winner Shailyn Washington; Highland Springs High
Fall Plans: University of Virginia to study Medicine
Here’s what Shailyn’s Advanced College Academy marketing teacher said: “She is a well-rounded student who excels academically in coursework as well as leadership, serving as president of DECA….I have no doubt she will excel as she is persistent, engaged and successful in all her academic pursuits.”
Winner Mitali Barik; Henrico High
Fall Plans: Johns Hopkins to study Public Health/Pre-med
Mitali has lofty career goals. “While I will ultimately attend medical school to become a pediatric anesthesiologist, I plan on majoring in both Biology and International Relations with a minor in Hispanic Studies to further pursue healthcare reform on a global scale.”
Sandra Marroquin Scholarship
Winner Manuel Zuluaga-Lopez; J.R. Tucker High
Fall Plans: Virginia Tech
After immigrating to the U.S. from Columbia in 2015, Manuel’s fortitude and desire to achieve resulted in finishing his first year of high school with all A’s and recommendations for honors classes. He continued to excel, overcoming remarkable challenges, and has a promising future ahead studying mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech.
Winner Anna Hall; Henrico High
Fall Plans: Longwood University
After a successful high school career Anna Hall will pursue her goal of studying speech pathology and exceptional education. She says, “I want to make a positive difference in the world and I feel that teaching kids with disabilities will help me make that difference.”